Ear Care Tips
Hearing
difficulties can be caused by a variety of reasons such as old age or other
chronic medical conditions. And although problems in the ears are not actually
life-threatening, you should still do your best to keep your ear drums in
perfect condition since they are the ones that allow you to listen to your
surroundings, enjoy music and sometimes prevent incoming danger.
When
cleaning the insides of your ears, don't use sharp objects such as toothpicks or matchsticks
as they can cause injury to the walls of your ears and your
ear drums as well. This may sound funny but some people do this. Use appropriate
ear cleaning tools such as cotton buds to keep the ear safe.
Wear ear protection when gonna noisy places such as rock concerts or parties. Loud music and sound can
prove damaging to your eardrums and can leave you semi-deaf after. Earplugs help
regulate the amount of sound that enters your ears so remember to bring them. The same goes when you're deep sea
diving. Guard your ears from pressure by wearing earplugs.
A dangerous
blow right to your ears or to any area near them can also be damaging. Needn't be hit or at least minimize the impact by wearing a
helmet especially if you're into extreme sports like cycling, skateboarding,
hockey and even boxing. In short, always practice security measures when playing sports.
If you happen
to have a sinus problem, treat it on its early stage to avoid having ear
infections by taking antibiotics prescribed by your doctor. Most hearing difficulties are simply caused by the buildup of mucus in the ear from the sinuses. Ear drops
are usually given to patients with this condition.
Visit an Ear, Nose and
Throat (ENT) specialist once in a while and have your ears checked for potential issues. Most of all, never ignore an ear condition
regardless of how less serious it may seem to be. You don't
have to lose your gift of hearing by doing so.
